Careers
Join the Kelowna Museums team and enjoy a career that will go down in history!
Job openings with Kelowna Museums Society
Career opportunities at the Kelowna Museums range from administrative and support roles to curatorial, research, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a summer job placement or a career in one of Canada’s most attractive cities, you just may find your next great adventure with the Kelowna Museums team.
Please note: interested applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have a valid work permit issued by the Government of Canada. Additional requirements may apply. Please check the job posting to confirm eligibility.
Board of Directors
The Kelowna Museums Society is seeking nominations for its volunteer Board of Directors!
The Kelowna Museums Society Board is comprised of 12 members, 3 of whom may be appointed by the Okanagan Military Museum Society. Board terms are for two years with a three-term maximum. In addition to general governance board knowledge, the KMS Board is seeking directors with military and/or emergency response service, experience with viniculture/viticulture and/or agriculture, or the local sports community.
Museum Assitant (Summer Term)
The Kelowna Museums Society is looking for a Museum Assistant!
The Museum Assistant is a key member of the Visitor Experience Department, working closely with the Visitor Services Coordinator. The primary responsibilities of this role include welcoming and orienting museum guests, answering phone queries and visitor questions, and ensuring a positive and engaging experience. The Museum Assistant will also contribute to administrative functions, such as tracking visitor statistics and managing admission and gift shop sales. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the Curatorial Department and Education Department initiatives.
Archives Intern
The Kelowna Museums Society is looking for an Archives Intern!
The Archives Intern supports the institution in maintaining professional standards for managing and preserving its archival holdings. Primary responsibilities include processing archival materials (inventorying, researching, appraising, selecting, arranging, and describing) at the Kelowna Public Archives, located on the ground floor of the Okanagan Heritage Museum. The intern also contributes to preservation efforts through digitization, proper handling, and preventative conservation. Additionally, they enhance the oral history program by conducting interviews and preparing transcriptions.
Museum Education and Programming Intern
The Kelowna Museums Society is looking for a Museum Education and Programming Intern!
The Museum Education and Programming Intern will assist in supporting the museum’s commitment to excellence in public programming. A key focus of this internship will be the development of a dynamic new ‘Kid’s Club’ program. This project involves conducting research, community engagement, analyzing data and writing reports to inform program design, with a focus on developing creative, interactive activities for children aged 6-12. The intern will also assist with delivering existing school and public programs and will gain valuable experience by shadowing staff in other museum departments for a well-rounded understanding of museum operations.
Collections Intern
The Kelowna Museums Society is looking for a Collections Intern!
The Collections Intern is actively involved in assisting the institution in upholding professional standards in the management of its artifact collections. One of the intern’s key tasks is to catalogue artifacts. Cataloguing includes photographing, researching, documenting and numbering artifacts. The intern also helps preserve collections through proper care and handling and by practicing preventative conservation.
Conservation Intern
The Kelowna Museums Society is looking for a Conservation Intern!
The Collections Intern is actively involved in assisting the institution in upholding professional standards in the management of its artifact collections. One of the intern’s key tasks is to catalogue artifacts. Cataloguing includes photographing, researching, documenting and numbering artifacts. The intern also helps preserve collections through proper care and handling and by practicing preventative conservation.